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Chapter 1465: Chapter 1310: Smart Space R&D Center (Please Subscribe!)
Watching the stock price.
Ctrip let out a sigh of relief.
Thank Goodness.
The confidence of the investors hadn’t crumbled. However, they couldn’t be negligent; what happened in the future would depend on how the competitors played their cards. Even though Tang Qing did not show any aggression or ambitions to be the industry leader, one could never be too careful.
...
Shanghai Stock Market.
Ctrip was on high alert. 𝓷ℴ𝓿𝓹𝓾𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
However.
Tang Qing didn’t feel the slightest bit concerned.
The worries of Ctrip.
Actually were of little significance to him.
He wouldn’t use the methods Ctrip was thinking of to deal with domestic companies. These pieces of software were an open platform, accessible to him and to others, as long as they were not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry.
He could use them too.
His acquisition of Tongcheng.
Was merely for self-protection, stemming from the Huaxia philosophy of ’preventing problems before they arise,’ to avoid being controlled by others. He had no plans to integrate Tongcheng and annihilate Ctrip.
His vision.
Was global.
Not squabbling with Ctrip domestically.
Uninteresting.
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Tuesday.
Luo Qiang arrived at the Municipal Government with several competent assistants.
Mayor Luo Pei even personally came down to meet them.
Qingyuan Technology.
Had already become a business card of Shanghai city.
Mention ’Epoch,’ and everyone will think of Shanghai; its international reputation is very high and has greatly benefited Shanghai. Luo Pei had an inkling of why Luo Qiang came to visit today.
But not much.
He only knew that Qingyuan Technology wanted to acquire some land.
And build a Research Center.
Of course, he supported it.
Seeing Luo Pei.
Luo Qiang was somewhat thrilled; firstly, because he could hardly believe that he had made the Mayor come out to receive them—a scenario unfathomable in the past yet made possible since following Tang Qing.
Secondly.
He was excited that Qingyuan Technology was about to make some big moves.
During the last meeting.
When Tang Qing said that all profits would be reinvested into new projects, they started busy preparations, working overnight on plans, reports, and discussing blueprints. Now, they finally had a final plan.
And.
Had received the approval of Sky Eye and Tang Qing.
Finally.
It was time to roll up their sleeves and get to work.
"Mayor Luo, hello."
"Boss Luo, long time no see, you look spirited, seems like something good is going to happen." Before, Luo Qiang never would have come here; clearly, there must be a big move afoot.
"Hehe, it might be good news for you," said Luo Qiang with a smile.
"Then I’m looking forward to it, please," said Mayor Luo with a smile.
"Please."
Following that.
Mayor Luo led Luo Qiang to his office.
"Boss Luo, let’s begin."
"Alright."
After speaking.
Luo Qiang took out a thick proposal.
"Please have a look, Mayor."
Mayor Luo immediately noticed the title on the cover.
’Qingyuan Technology Smart Space R&D Center Plan.’
Smart Space?
Mayor Luo muttered to himself.
The name didn’t reveal much; he quickly flipped through the contents and soon enough, a massive plan unfolded before his eyes. The more he read, the more surprised and excited he became.
In the document.
It detailed the purpose of the Research Center.
Smart Life.
Smart Connectivity.
Smart Transportation.
Smart Production.
Smart City.
...
So many ’smart’ aspects.
In the end, summed up in one term--’Smart Space.’---making the space where people live and work filled with intelligence. Though not very aggressive, it was an excellent concept.
The most crucial aspect.
Investment amount.
---Five years, fifty billion RMB.
One could say it’s madness.
Domestic.
Apart from state-owned enterprises, no, even state-owned enterprises would not be able to come up with so much cash to build a Research Center. We’re talking about fifty billion in cash, yet Qingyuan Technology dares to make this claim.
He knows.
Just this year alone.
The profits of Qingyuan Technology reached over two hundred billion, which can be said to have made a fortune.
Since it’s still the tax exemption period.
There’s no need to pay taxes.
And the amount could even be more in the coming years.
This sum of money does not really cause Qingyuan Technology any pain, worthy of being Tang Qing. If he doesn’t act, he remains still. Once he acts, he brings such a huge surprise; this young man is indeed not bad.
It’s just that.
The requirements are a bit ’high’.
Six hundred acres of land.
This is in the Shanghai Stock Market.
"Boss Luo, about this land requirement..."
Luo Pei looked up.
"Six hundred acres is not that much. According to Boss Tang’s idea, the bigger, the better, so that we won’t have to build a second one later. Moreover, this is going to be an R&D Center, and in the future, we will be involving factory areas as well."
"Factory areas?" Luo Pei was puzzled.
"Yes, as you have seen in this plan, this is only the R&D Center. Our production mainly depends on outsourcing. However, for some core components, we will have our own production factories."
"The scale of this area is not something few hundred acres can hold, but considering that the R&D Center has not yet been established, we’re not in a hurry to build the factory area," explained Luo Qiang.
"..."
Luo Pei fell silent for a moment.
He knew this was an opportunity.
If the Research Center does well, the factory area might also land in Shanghai.
You should know.
Once this plan is announced.
There would be many eying it.
All major provinces and cities.
Would not let go of this investment of several hundred billion, and the subsequent investments that may add up to over a trillion. Thus, coming directly to him is already showing a lot of respect to the municipality.
"Okay, let’s not discuss the issue of area for now. I will report this matter to the municipal committee as soon as possible. Tomorrow morning, come by once more, and I will have studied your report," said Mayor Luo.
"No problem, I await your news."
After chatting for a while more.
Luo Qiang left the municipal government.
Quite soon.
This investment.
Caused quite a stir in the municipality.
Districts without spare land were utterly disappointed; six hundred acres is not a small amount. Those with land began rubbing their hands together, eager to try. If successful, that would be a significant gain.
Even.
They had the thought of persuading Tang Qing to divide the Research Center into parts so everyone could have a share. But that was just wishful thinking. The plan had been in place for so long, and if it were to be replanned, time would be an issue.
In the meantime.
Anything could change.
If other provinces smelled the opportunity and cut in, offering better conditions, it would be troublesome. After all, in terms of industrial relevance and supporting facilities, Guang Province would be more suitable for this project.
The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
Also had favorable conditions, including a large talent pool.
Theoretically.
The overall conditions of Shanghai.
Can only rank third.
Therefore.
No one dared to suggest ’change your plan’ to his face.
Tang Qing,
Is not someone easily molded. That he had first approached Shanghai was already a concession. They could not ask for more. So, for the time being, every district in Shanghai started to take action.
They did not bother Tang Qing.
If they could think of it.
Wouldn’t others as well?
It could easily provoke annoyance, hence their efforts were mainly focused on the terms, leveraging on the municipality’s generous incentives. The districts had little room to maneuver but tried their best regardless.
For instance.
Land area.
Transfer price.
Taxation.
Talent.
Household registration.
Supporting services.
There were many angles to compete from.
And what other companies would greatly welcome—the loans, were something they didn’t even consider for Qingyuan Technology, let alone the fact that the company still held quite a lot of deposits as guarantees and yet-to-be-due payables from its suppliers.
Just the bank credit alone.
Was a staggering number.
The government-guaranteed loans that other enterprises dreamed of, had no allure whatsoever.
